Principal Dana Miller said anyone who visits Pioneer Ridge Middle School today will be hard-pressed to find classrooms with rows of desks.
Look back
Harvesting history: Plans take shape for famed farm
It’s been more than 160 years since noted Swedish pioneer Andrew Peterson homesteaded his farm, just east of Waconia.
Soggy Bottom Open Snow Golf
Bring one golf club, hockey stick, or whatever else you would like to hit a tennis ball with. Chili and beverages will be available for purchase at the park. (Read more…) Ages 12+. Under 18 years of age requires parent/guardian supervision.
Heated tent & bonfire! Games, Hammerschlagen, music & door prizes!
Sponsored by Carver Lions and Carver Fire & Rescue
Swim: A glimpse at the future for Storm Hawks
A night before community leaders met to discuss plans for the new District 112 pool, Chaska/Chanhassen got a first-hand look at their future.
Canterbury stakes schedule includes record $1.9M in purses
Canterbury Park racing officials Wednesday announced the 2016 thoroughbred stakes schedule, which includes 25 races and a record $1.9 million in purses.
Trudeau pleads guilty to assault
A Chaska man pleaded guilty to first-degree assault for biting off a portion of a woman’s ear in a brutal assault last January. Michael Anthony Trudeau, 52, was sentenced to 84 months in prison in Car
Girls Basketball: Milestone nears for Holy Family Catholic’s Smith
Molly Smith started the night missing her first five shots. She finished by making her final seven.
Where the heck is it?
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? (Read more…) Send us your guess.
Trial begins for man charged with biting girlfriend’s ear off
The trial for a Chaska man charged with savagely beating his girlfriend began in Carver County Court this week.
Points of Pride: Foundation of bricks
F or decades Chaska was known for one thing. Brick.
Herald reports
On this date in history, the Herald reported:
Boys Hockey: The kids are alright for Chaska
Between the varsity and junior varsity rosters of Chaska, 21 jersey numbers occupy sophomores or younger inside of them.
Girls Hockey: Late rally salvages tie for Minnetonka
Trailing 2-0 into the final minute, Minnetonka scored twice, including the game-tying goal with two seconds remaining in regulation, salvaging a 2-2 tie at home against Edina Jan. 5.
Boys Basketball: Hard-fought win for Southwest Christian
Coming off the holiday break, Southwest Christian battled for 36 minutes, coming away with a 59-55 home win over Norwood Young America Jan. 5, improving to 8-1 on the season.
State roadways last year may be deadliest since 2010
Preliminary figures show that 2015 was the deadliest on Minnesota roadways since 2010.
Highway 41 receives $3.5 million for expansion
Carver County is receiving a $3.5 million grant for Highway 41 expansion, according to Carver County Engineer Lyndon Robjent.
Where the heck it was
The correct answer to last week’s quiz was Peterson Car Wash, at 2800 Chaska Boulevard, at the Crosstown Boulevard intersection.
City sets 2016 utility rates
The Chaska City Council finalized utility rates for 2016 on Monday night.